One of the reasons behind the siblings’ falling out is David’s decision to sue Megalomedia, the studio that makes My 600-lb Life. Starcasm reports the Texan is claiming that producers are “focused only on ratings while neglecting the welfare of those who appeared on the show.”
Case documents allegedly state that the lifestyle changes required in order for David to undergo weight loss surgery “caused him extreme frustration and depression,” and that the show provided “absolutely no mental health assistance.”
“Further, Defendants [Megalomedia] promised that they would pay all medical bills associated with Dr. [Younan] Nowzaradan’s care and any surgery,” the suit reads. “Although Defendants had promised to pay for all charges, they did not, forcing Plaintiff to pay and for Plaintiff to be subjected to bill collection efforts, adding to his mental distress.”
The lawsuit is very similar to one filed a month earlier by the family of L.B. Bonner, who also appeared on My 600-lb Life’s sixth season. The 30-year-old committed suicide in August 2018 after struggling with depression following his appearance on the reality series.
We hope Benji and David will be able to work out their differences soon. New episodes of My 600-lb Life air Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on TLC.
Source : https://www.distractify.com/p/david-and-benji-my-600-lb-life-now